Hockey should be played outdoors. On a frozen pond. In staging the third Winter Classic in Boston's Fenway Park baseball stadium, the NHL got at least the first part right, treating 38,112 fans to an enchanting day of open-air hockey. The Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers skated on the portable ice where usually only grounders, double-plays, and home runs are seen. Game time temperature was 39 degrees -- a cooling system keeping the ice from literally becoming a pond. An overtime goal by Marco Sturm sent the hometown crowd home happy. ( 17 photos total)

Fans cheer during the first period of the New Year's Day Winter Classic NHL hockey game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins at Fenway Park in Boston January 1. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

How is anything you said relevant? Do you not understand the sport at all? Fighting is part of the normal flow of the game, so what's wrong with showing a photo of it?

Posted by DiggzJanuary 5, 10 04:25 PM

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no pic of the team celebrating the win? nice job globe

Posted by JimJanuary 5, 10 04:25 PM

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Joey B,

One fight photo out of seventeen. Helloooo!!!

Posted by Chris January 5, 10 04:28 PM

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Sorry Joey B, you're in the minority

Posted by Rob WhiteJanuary 5, 10 04:31 PM

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Sorry Joey B, you're in the minority

Posted by Rob WhiteJanuary 5, 10 04:31 PM

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Hey Joey, that's hockey... why dont you do a survey of how many hockey players have a college education compared to the other major sports and then get back to us on your ignorant comment.

It was a great classy event and a milestone in New England sports. The folks who worked long hours put on a great show and have everything to be proud of! There were many many children and folks from all over who, like myself and my family, will always remember this event! I greatly thank all who made it possible.

Posted by RDJanuary 5, 10 04:43 PM

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I agree...no wonder hockey sales have been decreasing over the years...yea let's watch a bunch of ugly looking no teeth players fight....good for our kids!

Posted by MMLKJanuary 5, 10 05:09 PM

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Joey B. - do you not understand the concept of hockey?

GO FLYERS

Posted by kateJanuary 5, 10 05:23 PM

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Great photos.

Posted by toedragJanuary 5, 10 05:45 PM

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JoeyB, what's your problem? This is a photography blog. That is a great picture.

Posted by SkidpalaceJanuary 5, 10 06:03 PM

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Loved the game. Do it every year!

Posted by JeffskiJanuary 5, 10 06:04 PM

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Wow, lighten up Joey.

Posted by AnonymousJanuary 5, 10 06:06 PM

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What a great event....Joey B, go eat your trail mix and save a tree

Posted by tideguyJanuary 5, 10 06:29 PM

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Did a Philly guy take the pictures, why wasn't Bobby Orr's face shown instead of Clark's.

Posted by D. DotenJanuary 5, 10 07:37 PM

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What exactly is wrong with showing a fight photo? Last time I checked it was part of hockey and the first Winter Classic fight to boot. Perhaps you should be less judgmental over trial things?

Posted by PoeJanuary 5, 10 09:28 PM

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Where's the fight, Joey B.? Get your nose out of the National Geographic, you nerd!

Posted by Not a Hockey FanJanuary 6, 10 08:23 AM

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Joey B...ignoramuses? I take it you aren't a follower of hockey. While I don't condone fighting...it does come with the territory sometimes in hockey. Get a grip man!

Posted by BigBadBruinsFanJanuary 6, 10 09:49 AM

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amazing shots. just amazing.

Posted by DukefrukemJanuary 6, 10 12:09 PM

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@Joey B: Not just a fight, but a historical first winter classic fight. And if you don't want to see fights then don't watch hockey. Its always been a part of the game and it will always be a part of the game

Posted by cmontJanuary 6, 10 12:39 PM

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Hey Joey B, you're way out of your element. The game was unbelievable -- though unfortunately the Flyers let it slip away...

Posted by Adam FreedmanJanuary 6, 10 01:09 PM

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Okay, where's the photo with the Bruins players raising their sticks in salute to the fans at the end of the game?

Posted by SpikeJanuary 6, 10 01:20 PM

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Joey apparently wasnt at the game... (or hes a yankees fan). The game was great, the fans were awesome to us philly guys, we had a great time and Im looking forward to heading up to Boston for a sox/philllies game.

Posted by JessJanuary 6, 10 04:44 PM

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# 6: An ice-grooming machine surfaces the outdoor rink before the Winter Classic

zamboni?

GO BRUINS

Posted by joeyBfanclubJanuary 7, 10 08:47 AM

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It was great fun, and the weather was perfect. Had a great time.

Too bad the obvious troll posts cant just be deleted. Printing them just encourages them.

Posted by SozFanInILJanuary 7, 10 10:25 AM

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About that "get your nose out of National Geographic" comment - you should actually read National Geographic, dude. You'll see far more vicious stuff than that lame fight JoeyB is cryin' about.

Posted by TimJanuary 7, 10 05:10 PM

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MMLK. Are you trying to make some sort of argument for child rearing? You just called the players ugly and made fun of the fact that they have no teeth. What kind of example are you setting. I thought JoeyB was dumb.

The game was awesome! I felt like I was back on the pond.

Posted by P.F. January 8, 10 08:21 AM

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Picure #1 - was that person with their arms extended wearing a "snuggie"?

Posted by Linda January 8, 10 05:15 PM

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What a great game! It was really fun to watch.

Posted by RogerJanuary 9, 10 12:47 PM

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In photo #12 My Son is wearing the Lucic jersey, I'm wearing the Neely jersey, and our Friend is in the hooded sweat shirt and ball cap. I was looking at the photos saying what Great shots, and then I saw #12 and said "I can't believe it! There we are!" What a Great day and game that was! We had the time of our lives during the Winter Classic at Fenway! Everyone take care!